By The Hatke team · Updated 27 Oct 2026 · We update this list every month as dates get confirmed.
Here's every phone heading to India in November and December 2026, split into what's confirmed and what's only rumoured, so you know whether to wait or buy now.
Launchedon sale or launched in India
Confirmedbrand says it's coming to India
Rumouredleaks and reports only
Upcoming phones in November 2026
Specs below are reported or from the China/global model unless the brand has confirmed them for India.
Infinix GT 50 ProLaunched · 27 Oct
Dimensity 8400 Ultimate6.78″ 144Hz AMOLED6,500mAh · 45W
A gaming phone with 30W wireless charging, unusual at this level. India price wasn't announced before launch day.
Motorola Signature 27Confirmed · Nov expected
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6200MP periscope7 years of OS updates
Motorola has confirmed India but not the date or price. Reports point to November. Audio is tuned by Bang & Olufsen.
Vivo X500 Pro MaxRumoured · late Nov
Dimensity 9600 Pro6.85″ 2K LTPO200MP periscope
Vivo hasn't confirmed India yet. Industry reports say end of November. The global model has a 7,800mAh battery.
Upcoming phones in December 2026
December is when the next round of flagships usually reaches India.
Xiaomi 18 ProConfirmed · Dec possible
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 66.4″ OLED2.7″ rear screen
A compact flagship with a second screen on the back. India is confirmed, with no date yet. Reports suggest December.
OnePlus 16RRumoured · Dec–Jan
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5200MP main camera9,000mAh · 100W
A tipster says December 2026 or January 2027, at around ₹70,000–₹75,000. The OnePlus 16 may follow it to India.
iQOO 16Confirmed · Dec–Jan
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 68,400mAh100W charging
iQOO has confirmed India. Reports say late 2026 or early 2027, not November. Specs are from the China model.
Also on the radar: Vivo V80 FE has shown up in certification listings, but there's no date yet. The standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are reported for spring 2027.
Should you wait or buy now?
Wait if…
✓You want a flagship and your phone still works
✓A phone on this list is already confirmed for India
Buy now if…
→Your phone is broken or slowing you down
→The phone you want is only rumoured: dates slip often
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Quick questions
Which phones are launching in India in November 2026?+
Motorola Signature 27 is confirmed for India and expected in November. Vivo X500 Pro Max is rumoured for late November. The Infinix GT 50 Pro launched on 27 October.
Which phones are coming in December 2026?+
Xiaomi 18 Pro is possible in December. OnePlus 16R and iQOO 16 are expected between December and January.
When will the iPhone 18 launch in India?+
Reports say the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will come in spring 2027, later than the Pro models.
How often is this list updated?+
Every month, and sooner when a brand confirms a date. Check the date at the top.
Sources: brand announcements and reports from PCQuest, Beebom, 91mobiles and Dainik Jagran.
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